Listed In: Physicists
Birthdate: October 20, 1891
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bollington
Died: July 24, 1974
Sir James Chadwick, a distinguished English physicist, is best known for his groundbreaking discovery of the neutron, a feat that led to him being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935. His pivotal role in the MAUD Report contributed to the initiation of the U.S. atom bomb research program, and he headed the British team involved in the Manhattan Project during World War II. Working at the Cavendish Laboratory, Chadwick conducted important research that included measuring the neutron’s mass and making significant advancements in the field of nuclear physics. Additionally, he served as a scientific advisor and held the position of Master at Gonville and Caius College.
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